Scully may have played last game
HAWTHORN wingman Tom Scully is seriously weighing up his football future and may have played his final AFL game.
The 29-year-old former Giant and Demon – the No. 1 draft pick in 2009 – has missed the past fortnight of training and has requested to take time away from the club.
The NT News understands Scully is dealing with personal circumstances, including in his marriage with wife Zoe.
“Tom has requested time off from his football commitments due to personal circumstances,” a Hawthorn spokesperson said.
“Hawthorn is fully supportive of Tom’s request and remains in regular communication to provide him with any support required.
“The club asks that Tom’s privacy is respected at this time and will provide a further update when available.”
It’s been a dramatic offseason for the Hawks, who are still investigating claims of alleged lewd social media behaviour from another No. 1 selection and ex-Giant Jon Patton.
Greater Western Sydney was smashed at the time for offloading the pair so cheaply in consecutive years, but Leon Cameron’s men could emerge the winners, given they were able to shed significant salary.
Hawthorn’s football and list boss Graham Wright has also defected to his old club Collingwood, where he replaces Geoff Walsh.
Scully – once regarded as the AFL’s best two-way runner – hasn’t been able to recapture his best form since suffering a right ankle injury while still playing for the Giants in the early stages of the 2018 season.